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Meet The Neighbors!!!
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SEAN WHALEN is a currently working Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Looper, Acting Coach, Acting Teacher and spreader of butter (not Margarine!!). He studied at UCLA Theater Arts, The Groundlings, and Playhouse West. He has over 120 acting credits (IMDB) and celebrates 30 years as a working actor next year.  His Improv skills have landed him many jobs, including the original GOT MILK commercial directed by Michael Bay. Years later he was given one line on the movie NEVER BEEN KISSED. After improvising the first day of shooting, producer Drew Barrymore asked him to continue improvising and his part grew to the run of the picture.  He has taught Improv and Comedy all over the US. He directed and created THE NOHO TOWNIES. A comedy troupe in North Hollywood who did several Improv and Sketch shows in 2017. He is excited to be back at Playhouse West… especially because they said they are giving him a FREE HUGE MANSION!!  What?  That’s what they said…

Sean's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0923490/

William Gabriel Grier is a professional actor, writer, producer, director and international acting teacher. He has taught comedy Improv workshops and performed all over the country and internationally. Gabe's improv experience has booked him numerous National commercials for Toyota, Mountain Dew, Call of Duty and Geico. Founder of Gibbon's Tail comedy group, Gabe hosts the Gibbon's weekly show here at Playhouse West, where he has taught since 2012. ​
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LINCOLN HOPPE is a film actor with 5 kids that has been teaching and directing improvisation and comedy since 1993.
Honed over the years, Lincoln's improvisation skills have directly helped him book dozens of films, TV shows, and commercials in Los Angeles. In fact, Lincoln's recent Series Regular role as Stefan in MGM’s new Stargate Origins was booked through an initial audition that was COMPLETELY IMPROVISED.

Lincoln is also a writer and has sold several screenplays, including the award winning feature film Saints and Soldiers: Airborne Creed.
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He has over 600k social media followers @LincolnHoppe across all platforms, and gets paid to create and post short comedy videos daily, using his improv and comedy skills.
Lincoln has proudly been a teacher at Playhouse West since 2009.


Lincoln's IMDB: https://www.imdb.me/lincolnhoppe
Official website at www.LincolnHoppe.com

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  • Home
  • Los Angeles
    • Online Classes >
      • Audition Workshop
      • Characterizations
      • Dialects
      • Improv
      • Scene Interpretation
      • Screenwriting
      • Script Analysis
      • Spoon Rivers
      • Web Series (Kathleen's Meetup)
    • Curriculum >
      • Meisner Training
      • Comedy Program >
        • Comedy Show Reservations
        • Comedy Classes
        • Comedy Staff
      • Film Lab >
        • Enroll in PW Film Lab
        • Artistic Director: Chris Liebe
      • Theatrical Production
    • 120 Hour Film Festival
    • Enroll at Playhouse West : Los Angeles
    • Upcoming Shows and Events >
      • Reservations
    • Co-Founding Directors: Robert Carnegie & Jeff Goldblum
    • Director: Wolfgang Bodison
    • Contact: Los Angeles
    • Playhouse West Podcast
  • Philadelphia
    • Audit a Class at Playhouse West-Philly
    • Enroll / Pay Tuition Online
    • REOPENING PHILLY PLAN
    • Online Classes
    • Our Stage Productions
    • Scene Presentations & Upcoming Events >
      • RED screening
    • Voice & Speech
    • Screenwriting Savant
    • Director: Tony Savant and Staff
    • Our Acting Studio & Theater >
      • Screening Room at Playhouse West-Philadelphia
    • Press Room
    • Contact: Philadelphia
  • Film Festivals
    • PWFF - Los Angeles 2019 >
      • 2019 Award Winners and Official Selections
      • 2019 Full Schedule of Events
      • Friday April 26th
      • Saturday April 27th
      • Sunday April 28th
    • PWFF - Philadelphia >
      • 2020 Schedule of Events / Festival Tickets
      • 2020 Awards
      • 2020 Official Selections
      • Past Film Festivals in Philadelphia
    • 120 Hour Film Festival
    • Playhouse West Arts Foundation
  • About
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